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Don’t Let
Your Guard Down
Everyone was horrified when two firefighters were killed
by a deranged killer who opened fire on responders as they
arrived on scene to battle a fire in Webster, NY. Two other
firefighters were wounded in this horrible incident. This
incident should heighten your awareness that as first responders you are always at risk of attack.
In the mid 1990s firefighter training required yearly HazMat and OSHA refresher courses. If you ever sat through
these refresher courses, you might recall discussions risk
and terrorism. I can remember sitting in a class and the having the instructor tell us of possible scenarios that could happen that would have tragic consequences. He cited examples
of individuals renting a small plane, filling it with biological
chemicals and flying it into a building. Do you see where I
am going with this editorial? When the WTC Bombing
Incident of 1993 and 2001 occurred, I thought of that
refresher classes.
Let's face it, as responders you are at risk of attack. Look
back to the late 1960's when tillermen and firefighters riding
the back step had to be covered by meta enclosures and
wooded canopies so that they were not hit by rocks and bottles as they responded to calls in deprived areas of many
cities. Not too long ago a fire truck was firebombed in NYC,
while members were sitting inside the truck. The Molotov
cocktail hit the heavily steel screened window and exploded, severely burning the firefighters that were sitting on the
other side of the window.
Every time you respond to the “routine” call, you are at
risk. Do you remember ever seeing a video of a routine
dumpster fire where firefighters starting to attack the fire
and another dumpster close by exploded for an unknown
reason? You should always expect the unexpected.
As we remember firefighters Michael J. Chiapperini and
Tomasz Marian of the West Webster Fire Department, let
their deaths serve as a reminder that you are always at risk.
Take your Haz-Mat and OSHA training seriously. Store
what you have learned in your memory so that you can subconsciously be reminded that there is no “routine” call.
Never let your guard down!
- Dennis

VAN ORDEN NAMED TO
SECOND YEAR AS PRESIDENT
OF 200 CLUB OF MORRIS COUNTY
The 200 Club of Morris County, an organization that
supports the families of public safety workers, has selected Jack Van Orden as its president for the second year.
Van Orden, owner of the Morristown Tire Co., has
been a member of the 200 Club for more than 10 years. It
will be his second year guiding the non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to the families of
Morris County public safety personnel who lose their
lives in the line of duty. He says he will continue his
quest to grow the organization's membership.
Before becoming president in 2012, he had served on
several committees. He became senior vice president three
years ago.
Other officers who were elected to a second term
included John Corigliano and Lou Nisivoccia, senior vice
presidents; Betsy Fila and William Lockwood, vice presidents; Peter Kenny, treasurer; Bob Skeele, assistant
treasurer; and Ronald Barnett, secretary. Trustees include
Charlie McCoy, chairman, James Gannon, Joe Marts,
Dennis Patrick, Michelle Patrick, Lori Patrick, Janet
Rapisardi, James Rizzo, Joyce Stager, and Laverne
Wolfanger.
Since its inception in 1971, the 200 Club of Morris
County has distributed more than $2.5 million to families
who have lost a spouse who was a police officer or state
trooper, a firefighter, or an emergency medical services
provider in the line of duty. The organization also distributes thousands of dollars each year to worthy high school
seniors who either serve in a branch of public safety or
whose parent is actively serving in or retired from a public safety capacity in Morris County.
Information about membership in the 200 Club and its
various programs is available by calling (732) 279-4258
or by clicking on http://200clubofmorriscounty.com. Doug Fenichel

2012 LODD (PROVISIONAL)
NUMBERS OUT
The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) announced
today a provisional total of 83 on-duty firefighter fatalities in the United States as a result of incidents that
occurred in 2012, the same number of firefighter losses as
in 2011. Go to apps.usfa.fema.gov/firefighter-fatalities/
for the complete report.
The 83 fatalities were spread across 34 states.
Pennsylvania and North Carolina experienced the highest
number of fatalities with nine firefighter deaths each.
New York had six firefighter deaths, including the most
recent tragic shooting deaths of two firefighters in
Webster.
California, and Texas, each with five firefighter
deaths, were the only other states with five or more firefighter fatalities in 2012.
Heart attacks or stroke were responsible for the deaths
of 41 firefighters (49 percent) in 2012. This single year
total is a near average proportion of firefighter deaths from
heart attack or stroke over recent years. This nature of fatal
injury has remained relatively constant, while others, on
average, have been reduced during the past decade.
Eleven on-duty firefighters died in association with
wildland fires, the same as 2011 and 2010.
The single cause of injury seeing more than a four-fold
increase in firefighter deaths during 2012 was vehicle collisions (including aircraft), with 18 deaths.
These 2012 firefighter fatality statistics are provisional and will likely change somewhat as the USFA contacts
state fire marshals to verify the names of firefighters
reported to have died on duty during 2012. The final number of firefighter fatalities will be reported in USFA's
annual firefighter fatality report, expected to be available
by July.

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3-Alarm in Hasbrouck Heights

At 0253 on December 31, 2012, Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department
received a call reporting a house fire on Harrison Avenue. A police unit
was first on scene and notified of a working fire. The Woodridge Fire
Department was immediately dispatched to the scene and a second
alarm was transmitted bringing the Wallington Fire Department to the
scene as the FAST unit. A third alarm was later transmitted. Firefighters
made a aggressive attack then withdrew and went to a defensive attack
to knock down the heavy fire load. Firefighters then re-entered the home
and knocked down the remaining hotspots. Also responding or assisting
were Wood-Ridge, Lodi, Little Ferry, Moonachie and Wallington.
- Fire News photos by Tom Finnegan

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Tough Job in Paterson

At approximately 0500 on Thursday, December 20, 2012 the Paterson Fire
Department responded to a Lafayette Street address on a reported fire. First
arriving companies reported heavy fire showing from the second floor and attic of
a 2-1/2 story frame structure, and exposure problems. A second alarm was called
on arrival of the battalion chief as fire began damaging the Exposure-B dwelling.
Crews quickly advanced line but were withdrawn so outside lines could darken the
heavy volume of fire. Collapsed portions of the roof and burnt out stairs made
access to hot spots difficult.
- Fire News photos by Michael J. Coppola/PublicSafetyPicture.com

Jersey City
2-Alarm
At approximately 0400 on January 1, 2013 Jersey City
companies were dispatched to a dwelling fire at
Washburn Street and Baldwin Avenue. The Third
Battalion chief reported a working fire on the top floor of
a three-story apartment building attached on the Delta
side to a two-story dwelling. After a short time the
deputy on scene requested a second alarm. The fire was
brought under control within an hour. Car 26 Jersey
City Canteen operated on scene for an hour.
- Fire News photo by Giuseppe Tartaglia

On December 22, 2012 at 1200 the Millville Fire Department was
dispatched to Third and Broad Streets for reported commercial
structure fire. Update from Cumberland County 911 reported electrical fire in a bell tower of a church originally built in 1877.
Millville Engine 3001 arrived at 1203 under command of Acting
Capt. Pat Wettstein to heavy smoke condition from a four-story bell

tower in a church. A/C Wettstein immediately ordered a second
alarm, as 3001â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crew attempted to make an interior attack with a
2-inch handline. Chief Kurt Hess ordered an emergency evacuation, due to deteriorating conditions, and requested a third alarm.
All operations went defensive with the bell tower collapsing a short
time after evacuation.
-Fire News photo by Ken Badger

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The Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company from the Egg Harbor
Township Fire Department and the Cologne Volunteer Fire
Company from the Hamilton Township Fire Department, both of
Atlantic County were dispatched at 1600 on December 23, 2012,
for a report of a forest fire in the vicinity of English Creek Avenue,
north of the Atlantic City Expressway. A passing motorist spotted
the fire and met Cardiff Assistant Chief Steven Sear and led him to
the location, a remote area along the expressway. Cardiff Chief
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Atlantic City Airport and the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. The
fire involved several hundred acres of woodland and was brought
under control by the NJFFS. Responding were: Cardiff, Cologne,
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On the evening of December 14, 2012, firefighters from the Budd
Lake Fire Department responded to the Village Green parking lot
for a car fire. Chiefs 52 and 51 arrived and gave instructions to
Engine 59 to stretch a bumper line. The crew kept the fire to the
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Paterson Blaze Requires Mutual Aid

Shortly after 0415 on December 18, 2012, a fire was reported on Michigan Avenue in
Paterson bringing mutual aid units to the scene, as Paterson units were still at the scene
of a multiple alarm fire. Responding units found heavy fire from the attic of a 2-1/2
story home with fire exposure to another. A second alarm was transmitted within a
short time and Paterson units responded as they became available. The fire was
brought under control within a hour.
- Fire News photos by Tom Finnegan

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Bus Burns in Ramsey

On November 30, 2012, Ramsey Police dispatched the fire department for a bus on fire on State Highway 17 near the Lake Street exit.
First arriving officers confirmed a well-involved bus fire which had
originated in the rear engine compartment, and had extended
through the header and undercarriage of the short-line, dual-axle
commuter bus. The first-due engine used tank water to knock down

the bulk of the fire, while second-due laid in from a nearby hydrant
to assist with extinguishment and overhaul. Mutual aid was brought
in from Upper Saddle River due to the border location while
Ramsey EMS assisted on scene. All occupants of the bus were able
to escape safely.
- Fire News photos by Dane Policastro

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On December 3, 2012, the Allendale Fire Department was requested for a possible residential kitchen fire. Chief 940 arrived and
confirmed a fire condition and requested a re-dispatch for a working fire and a second alarm assignment. First-due Engine 932
picked up a hydrant, forced entry, and stretched one line for the
rear kitchen of the residence. The fire originated from the

dishwasher and extension was held to the kitchen area. Wyckoff
Fire Department arrived within minutes as a truck company and
checked for second floor extension above the fire room and found
negative results. The homeowner was transported for minor smoke
inhalation; no further injuries occurred.
- Fire News photo by Dane Policastro

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Electricity
Complicates
Westwood Blaze
On Tuesday, December 18, 2012, the Westwood Fire
Department responded to a Woodland Avenue location for
a roof fire. Arriving companies requested a second alarm as
they were met with an active electrical condition and heavy
smoke pushing from the roof. Mutual aid arrived as crews
made access to the fire and began opening up areas of the
roof to contain extension. With power secured, companies
advanced interior lines as well as one to the roof to knock
down and contain the fire.
- Fire News photo
by Michael J. Coppola/PublicSafetyPictures.com

Passerbys Rescue Man from
House Fire
The volunteer fire companies of South Egg Harbor and Germania
responded to South Genoa Avenue on December 17, 2012, for a
report of a structure fire. When firefighters arrived, a male occupant had been removed from the fire by another occupant and a
passerby. He was treated by Galloway EMTs and Atlanticare
Paramedics and then transported to the Atlanticare Trauma
Center. The fire was located within the response area of the Pomona
Volunteer Fire Company, which was dispatched to the scene. The
incident was under the command of Galloway Twp. Chief Ronald
Garbutt, and companies were on location for several hours. Also
responding; Galloway Township Police, Galloway Township Fire
Investigator, Atlantic City Electric Company.
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Buena Apartment Blaze Knocked Down

At 2310 on December 30, 2012, the volunteer fire companies from the
Borough of Buena in Atlantic County, Minotola and Landisville were
dispatched to the Wheat Manor Apartments, for a dwelling fire.
Chief Justin Lillia of the Minotola Fire Company arrived and
assumed command, with Assistant Minotola Chief Brian Ewan
assuming operations. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire showing
and were advised by dispatch of a possible entrapment. Firefighters

searched the building and reported a negative on the entrapment.
Numerous handlines were utilized to knock down the fire as well as
working off of Minotola's Squirt and Landisville's ladder venting the
roof. Responding were Minotola, Landisville, Forest Grove,
Richland, Buena Borough EMS, Buena Borough Police, Atlantic City
Electric, South Jersey Gas Company, American Red Cross, Atlantic
County Road Department.
- Fire News photo by Ken Badger

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Watch Out for
the Cinderblock!

On the afternoon of Sunday, December 23, 2012, Bay Head,
Mantoloking, Point Pleasant Beach and Point Pleasant Boro Fire
Departments were dispatched to Bay Head Beach between
Johnson and Chadwick Avenues for a single airplane crash.
Arriving units advised that the occupants self-extricated themselves and that no fluids were leaking. Mutual aid companies were
soon released as Bay Head and Mantoloking crews stayed at the
scene, while police officials were conducting their investigation.
Assistant Chief Joe Todisco of the Bay Head Fire Department stated that, “The single engine airplane made an emergency landing on
the beach due to engine problems. The pilot had successfully landed the airplane on the beach but while taxiing the aircraft to a safe
location, the driver hit a cinderblock which caused the aircraft to
flip over. The two occupants onboard self-extricated themselves
and were checked out by the Point Pleasant Beach First Aid
Squad.” A local contractor used a bobcat to remove the plane from
the beach where the FAA could investigate.
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The volunteer fire companies of Scullville and Bargaintown from
the Egg Harbor Township Fire Department in Atlantic County
responded at approximately 1715 on December 17, 2012, to the
intersection of English Creek and Zion Roads for a report of a
motor vehicle crash with entrapment. Scullville Assistant Chief
John Webb arrived and assumed command and was confronted
with a two car MVC with one vehicle on its side with one person

entrapped, the driver. Scullville and Bargaintown firefighters utilized several hydraulic tools in removing the roof after the vehicle
was stabilized with struts. Egg Harbor Township EMS stabilized
the driver prior to removal. Once removed, the driver was taken by
BLS to the nearby Medical Center. The cause of the crash is under
investigation by EHT Police.
- Fire News photo by Ken Badger

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Attic Fire in Gloucester City

On October 21, 2012 a dwelling fire was reported in Gloucester City on Brown Street. Battalion
504 arrived and reported a 2-Â˝ story, single family, wood frame dwelling with heavy smoke
showing from the attic. An all hands box was struck. Squad 5-1 arrived and secured their own
water supply and placed a 1-Âž inch handline in operation to find heavy fire conditions in the
attic area. A back-up line was stretched as well. Searches were negative in the building and the
fire was knocked down and placed under control. One firefighter was treated and transported
with minor injuries.
- Fire News photos by Ted Aurig

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Truck Overturn in Bay Head

On December 12, 2012, Bay Head, Point Pleasant
Beach, and Point Pleasant Boro Fire Departments
were dispatched into Bay Head for an over-turned
dump truck with entrapment. The truck was lying on
the passenger side and was located in the intersection
of Bridge Avenue and Club Drive. While units were
en route, they were advised that the driver had selfextricated and was reported uninjured. Fire crews
remained on scene for an hour and half while a local
towing company righted the truck with the assistance
of a few front loaders. Crews assisted in cleaning the
intersection and were soon cleared from the scene.
- Fire News photos by Mike Nowacki

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Upper Township
4-Vehicle MVA
On December 6, 2012. at 0849, the Upper
Township Rescue Squad and Seaville Fire
Department responded to a crash on Route
50 in the area of Tyler Road in the
Greenfield section of the township. The
crash involved four vehicles including a
parked unoccupied school bus. The crash
reduced traffic to one lane causing significant delays for more than an hour. EMTs
evaluated six patients on scene and one was
transported to an area trauma center for
precautionary reasons by Upper Township
Rescue and AtlantiCare paramedics. The
remaining five patients refused further
treatment.
- Fire News photo by Joe Repici

Erma and Villas Respond
to MVA/Entrapment
Stations 60 and 62 were dispatched to the intersection of
Breakwater and Seashore Roads in the Erma section of Lower
Township for a two-car MVA with entrapment. The first arriving
officer from Station 62 Erma called a report of heavy entrapment
in a one vehicle with the other vehicle's occupants having already
exited. Two medevacs were requested to the Cape May County
Airport for the entrapped occupants. The passenger was
removed by rescue squad personnel but freeing the driver
required work with numerous hydraulic tools. The driver was
transported to the awaiting medevac by Lower Township
Rescue.
- Fire News photo by Robert Newkirk

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New Chiefs in
Mays Landing
and Cologne
Shawn Valore is the new chief of the Cologne
Volunteer Fire Company, and John Sauerwald is the
new chief of the Mays Landing Volunteer Fire
Company, both from Hamilton Township in Atlantic
County.
- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

Christmas in
Seaside Heights
Seaside Heights Volunteer Fire Company, Ocean
County Station 44 Ladies Auxiliary Vice President
Flo Birban, Treasurer Diane Martinez, and firefighter Ann Phillips pose with presents that were
donated for Christmas by a family from Egg
Harbor Township, Atlantic County. A Christmas
tree lighting was held on December 19, 2012, and
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Hauss
Sworn in
By Mantua
On December 6, 2012, Mantua Township Board of Fire Commissioners swore
in Firefighter Dan Hauss as their new
career firefighter/mechanic. Family,
friends, and members were in attendance.
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Fire Prevention Week in Hamilton
The five volunteer fire companies from the
Hamilton Township Fire Department in Atlantic
County spent fire prevention week touring all
the schools in the township and providing fire
prevention demonstrations. Assisted by the New
Jersey Forest Fire Service's K-9 Unit, the students were given demonstrations on how to
Stop, Drop and Roll, make sure of escape routes,
checking smoke detectors, and the K-9 unit gave
demonstrations on tracking by scent. The students were given demonstration by firefighters
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The Denville Volunteer Fire Department held a swearing-in ceremony on January 1, 2013, for new officers and the Board of Chiefs.
Mayor Thomas Andes spoke about the upcoming events to
celebrate the Centennial of Denville Township during 2013 and the
dedication of the firefighters and EMS responders. In attendance
were members of the Town Council, Township Clerk and Business
Administrator. Left-to-right: Chief of Department Wesley
Sharples, First Assistant Chief William Covert, Second Assistant
Chief Richard Yobs and Third Assistant Chief Christopher
Seugling.
- Fire News photo by Joan Addison

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First Responders
Appreciation Day

Guzzi Promoted
to FA Director

On November 22, 2012, firefighters from Carlstadt, East
Rutherford, Little Ferry, Moonachie and Silverton took part in the
First Responders Appreciation event held at Met Life Stadium
during the Jets-Patriots game. The event was organized to recognize a few local fire departments that were very active during posttropical storm Sandy. The towns of Moonachie and Little Ferry
were hit very hard by the storm, with both of those towns fire
departments suffering great losses. During the storm the neighboring towns of Carlstadt and East Rutherford were very active in
supporting their brothers. During the event, the members in attendance ran out of the Jets locker room tunnel onto the field and took
part in holding the American Flag presented during the National
Anthem.
- Fire News photo by Dan Eckert

Armand F. Guzzi, Jr. was promoted in November 2012 to be the new
Fire Academy Director for Monmouth County. He has been a member of the fire service since 1987, taught as a fire service instructor for
23 years, and retired as a Fire Department Lieutenant from the City
of Long Branch in 2012. He has a Master's Degree in Management
and multiple undergraduate degrees and has been published dozens
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Collingswood,
Westmont FFs Donate
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Santa Visits
Laureldale

Members of the Laureldale Volunteer Fire Company in Atlantic
County stop by and give Santa their wish list for 2013. Amongst the
requests for new gear and such was a request for a speedy recovery
for all of their brother and sister firefighters affected by post-tropical storm Sandy.
- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

Coin
On Saturday December 8, 2012, Santa Claus took time out of his
very busy schedule to visit the Carlstadt Fire Department. During
the day the borough's children had the opportunity to take a photo
with Santa and let the big man know their wishes. During the
evening the fire department held a party for the department children where Santa delivered a gift to each. Special appearances this
year were made by Santa's Elves, Winnie the Pooh, and Sully from
Monsters, Inc.
- Fire News photos by Dan Eckert

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Santa, escorted by uniformed U.S. Marines, visited the Flanders
Fire Company #1 and Rescue Squad Saturday by special train to
greet firefighters and resident and collect toys for Toys for Tots.
- Fire News photo by Doug Fenichel

Handy
Drill in
Egg
Harbor
The five volunteer fire companies of the Egg
Harbor Township Fire Department in Atlantic
County held a drill at the Sea Village Marina and
Live Aboard Community on October 24, 2012. The
site is located along Margate Boulevard adjacent to
the City of Northfield border. The community is in
a marshy section of the township and consists of
liveaboard houseboats, some the size of two-story
homes. The site was and has been a target area for
the township fire departments to develop SOPs for
preparedness in the event of a large-scale incident.
This preparedness came in handy one week later
when Hurricane Sandy swept through the area.
This is why we train!
- Fire News photos by Ken Badger